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George VI

George VI was not prepared to be a King. His older brother had had all the training and preparation, however when he abdicated it was down to George VI to step up. He was shy and had a stammer which made public speaking very difficult. He was actually called Albert and was known as Bertie to his family but after the abdication he thought that being a King George would show stability. It also honoured…

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